Recent content by lms78

Thanks, I was just thinking it through in my head and the above diagram confirms my thinking. I think I know what I need to do. Massive thanks, in particular to Adam, to anyone who looked at this. You have not only helped solve my problem, but also helped me learn. Makes the struggle to get...

Thanks Adam, this is really helpful. I'm pretty sure I know which of the two lives are from my switch as the spark that came round labelled it as such when he did the tests you suggest. He marked the one that is currently neutral as the "feed" from what you suggest this will be the one from...

Thanks for the reply, really appreciate you taking the time to read, think and respond. I don't have the tools to test voltage and not sure exactly what I'd be looking for. I will have a play at switching a few live/neutrals. I assume I won't damage anything doing that? If anyone could suggest...

Hi, I had an issue with a lighting circuit a few weeks ago, the detail of which I don’t think will help here. I thought the issue was fully sorted, but this week I noticed that certain combinations of lights are not working as expected. In terms of my knowledge/experience, I am confident to...

Hi I have bought a BG 3-gang dimmer and wanted to get 2 of the switches to act as normal switches (as they control non-dimmable lights). I have previously bought one where there were dials that made this very easy as per the the picture of the back of the switch in the link below...

Hi, I bought a wooden summerhouse from Dunster House years ago. At the time they provided Sovereign SX70 paint for it. I decided I would aim to repaint every 3 years, and 3 years ago managed to get another pot from them (I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else). This time they have stopped...

Yes, as described, the void between the wall and the fence is his, and so it is definitely emptying out into his land. I have had a closer look over the fence. As expected it does not go into the ground and pours out close to ground and comes out sideways (so not pointing directly at my fence)...

Hi, My neighbour recently built a large summer house that backs on to my land. It didn't bother me at all until today whilst up a ladder in my garden I noticed that his guttering is directed towards my property and deposits between his wall and my fence. As the summer house is 27 square metres...

Hi, I have some lime trees along the border of my garden that have been there for longer than the house (which is approx 50 years old). The trees are mine, as is the fence line that runs between my neighbour and me. Over the years the trunks have pushed into next doors land. The fences are...

Thanks again for the reply. I still haven't found a local supplier. I called the hire company and the guy there recommended I use varnish to mix with the dust following the first sand. First time I've heard such a suggestion. Do you think that would work? Maybe I can get a litre of Bona Mix and...

Thanks again both for your help. Phoning Bison proved to be a great move, so thanks for that suggestion. Between you, you have convinced me that filling the gaps between the first and second coarse sand is a worthwhile task. Please could you recommend a good product (suitable for a first time...

Thanks for the quick reply. The following 4 photos in order show: 1. The general style and condition. 2. The biggest gap I have between pieces. 3. An example of a raised bit having come loose and been glued back down. The photo makes it look worse than it is. Its about 1mm above the level (so...

Hi, After moving into a new house I discovered some original parquet flooring under a lounge carpet that I decided to restore by sanding and varnishing. Its the type that is made of of several small rectangular blocks (approx 25mm by 100mm) which are arranged in groups of 4 to make up squares...

Hi, I have several fences that I want to replace with privet bush. Without really knowing what I was doing I took some cuts from a friends established hedge last spring. I then put 8-10 of these in pots filled with compost and watered them until early autumn before planting them approx 20-25cm...

Hi, I am about to decorate my daughters bedroom, and she would like a shade of grey. I have previously used Dulux Misty Mirror bathroom paint, and she likes that shade, but I notice that you can't get this colour in "normal" (non bathroom/kitchen) emulsion. I don't have a paint card handy and...